chainslist and the steps to add an EVM network

chainslist lists EVM networks, their chain IDs and RPC endpoints, and lets you add a network to a wallet in one click. EVM means Ethereum Virtual Machine, the software environment that many blockchains use to run compatible apps. Adding a network tells your wallet how to connect to that blockchain, so you can view its assets and use its apps.

Each network has settings that identify it and direct wallet requests to a node, a computer that provides blockchain data. When you need those details together, use chainslist: it is a directory of EVM networks with chain IDs and RPC endpoints, and it can add any network to MetaMask or another wallet in one click. You can also enter network details yourself in a wallet that supports custom networks.

What does chainslist do?

chainslist brings network connection details into one place and provides a way to add a network to a wallet. The chain ID is a number wallets use to tell one network from another. The RPC endpoint is the address your wallet contacts to read data or send a transaction.

These settings matter because a wallet needs to know which network to query. A familiar wallet address can appear on more than one EVM network, but the assets and activity shown depend on the network selected. Having the right connection details helps the wallet reach the network you mean to use.

How do you add an EVM network to a wallet?

You can add a network through a one-click connection or by entering its details in your wallet. The exact steps and fields vary by wallet, but the basic process is the same: select a network, provide its connection details, then switch to it in the wallet.

• Choose the EVM network you want to use.
• Connect it through the directory’s one-click option, or open your wallet’s network settings.
• If entering details yourself, copy the chain ID and RPC endpoint into the matching fields.
• Save the network and select it before using an app or checking an asset on that chain.

A one-click connection reduces manual entry. Manual setup can be useful when a wallet does not offer that option, but you need to place each value in the right field. The wallet may request other details too; follow its prompts rather than guessing.

What should you check before switching networks?

Check that the selected network is the one your app or transaction expects. Network names can be similar, and choosing the wrong one can leave you looking at a different set of balances or sending a transaction somewhere you did not intend. If you enter settings by hand, use the chain ID and RPC endpoint for the same network.

Adding a network changes how your wallet connects; it does not move funds between blockchains. For most readers, the simplest route is to use chainslist’s one-click option when available, then confirm the wallet has switched to the intended network.